Discovering Somerdale, NJ

The personal injury lawyers in Somerdale, NJ, at Garden State Justice Group have kindly shared the following details about the neighborhood and its history.

Somerdale

The borough of Somerdale is situated in the central region of Camden County, New Jersey. The town covered 889.6 acres and had an elevation of 85 feet. The towns that shared the borders are Stratford, Hi-Nella, Echelon, Kirkwood, Magnolia, Lawnside, and Glendora. 

History

In April of 1929, the area officially became a borough taking land from Clementon Township. 

Neighborhood

The community is home to many parks and trails. Some of these include:

• Camden County Trail System
• Nature Trail Park
• Somerdale Park
• Dartmouth Ave Recreation Area

Most of the businesses are located along White Horse Pike. Some of the dining options include:

• Tony Soprano's Pizza
• Umi Japanese Cuisine & Bar
• G&G Pizzeria
• Starview Diner
• 814 South Pub & Kitchen

Some of the local businesses found within the neighborhood include:

• So It Is African Market
• Aagna Beauty Supply
• Nehlig's Furniture Store
• Neon Signs by Lou
• Hydravolve Studios Tattoo and Body Piercing

Community Brewery

The largest brewery in the state of New Jersey, Fly Fish Brewery, is found within the community just off of Kennedy Boulevard. The brewery was founded in 1996 by Gene Muller as a virtual brewery. It was named after a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere that stands for exploration and adventure. Initially, the brewery opened its first location in Cherry Hill, but by 2012, it outgrew its location. The current warehouse uses 463 solar panels, solar tube lighting, and recaptured steam for the brewing process. Rain gardens were added to the property, and it is these elements that make it the most sustainable brewery in the world. 

The brewery has created a name for itself regarding its community services and charity donations. Each year they donate more than $100,000 in services, goods, and merchandise to local causes. In partnership with the Great American Brewery Runs, the brewery and others host charity runs and festivals. 

Demographics

The borough had a population of 5,151 people per the count in 2010. This helped to form 2,026 households and 1,345 families within 2,158 housing units. The following is the breakdown of the races within the community:

• 68.20% white
• 18.99% African American
• 8.19% Hispanic or Latino
• 0.08% Native American
• 6.00% Asian
• 0.02% Pacific Islander
• 3.07% other races
• 3.65% two or more races

The 2010 median income for a household within the borough was $60,991, and for a family, it was $71,862. Men averaged a yearly salary of $46,132 versus $32,287 for women. The most commonly held occupations included:

• 17.1% administrative 
• 9.7% sales
• 7.5% transportation
• 7.4% management
• 7.4% facilities
• 5.9% business
• 5.8% education

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Our Local Office

The Somerdale, NJ, personal injury lawyers at Garden State Justice Group can offer guidance through the entire legal process. If you discover that you require legal assistance due to an injury, call to schedule a free review of your possible case.

Garden State Justice Group
4 Foster Ave A
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026
(856) 329-6909